Springer front end and speed?

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thuginfc

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im about to order a springer front end with the v brake bosses on it from spooky tooth but i was wondering what types of speeds it cn handle without failure


im hitting 40-45 now but anticipate to hit around 60-70 when i get my shift kit and new modded out motor installed.

i know that doesnt really sound safe for a bicycle but i wouldnt be cruising around at that speed all the time just when needed **** i topped out at 47 once and it was pretty scary espicially since my front fork has over an inch of back and fourth movement hence replacing it
 
i know some of you guys have springers come on how safe do you think it is at high speeds with a springer?
 
i know some of you guys have springers come on how safe do you think it is at high speeds with a springer?

60 to 70? Saftey? Are you serious? It is a bicycle that you are riding on. We all push the envelope on these, but that is outside the envelope.
 
yeah - you might want to get your will ready, and be sure to keep your obituary up to date...
 
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FYI

One of my friends sent me a PM, the following is what happened to him:

"Yea I got more than banged up. 5 broken ribs, broken arm, shattered shoulder, and a collapsed lung. 5 days in the hospital. Front tire blew off the rim at 25 mph."

If it were me, I'd listen to Loqiun.
 
Yup...bicycle with a motor..not a motorcycle..and never will be...kinda like jumping out of a plane,while holding 4 nice big umbrellas , instead of a regular parachute.
 
25-30 mph is fast enough on a MB without serious and expensive mods. Make sure your health and life insurance are paid up.
 
60-70 mph and safety don't even belong in the sane sentence when talking about a motored bicycle! I don't think there is anyone still alive that can answer that!

Jim
 
60-70 mph and safety don't even belong in the sane sentence when talking about a motored bicycle! I don't think there is anyone still alive that can answer that!

Jim

I know that that was an accident, but please do not edit it. The way it is makes more sense than anything.
 
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